From GreatAndhra (news from Andhra Pradesh and the world, based in California) December 2:
The radical moves of Donald Trump, the newly elected President of the USA, are expected to shake the entire world starting January 2025, once he is sworn in, as per reports.
One of the most significant changes likely to impact the world is the abolishment of the H1B visa program. According to available information, Trump plans to scrap the H1B program permanently.
His approach toward foreign students is clear. He has stated that those with the merit to secure admission in top-tier universities like Harvard, MIT, or Stanford—or equivalent institutions—will be granted Green Cards upon completing their studies.
However, students graduating from lower-ranked universities will be allowed to stay in the USA on OPT (Optional Practical Training) status, not for three years as is currently the case, but for six years. Thus, Trump plans to extend the OPT period to six years.
After completing this extended OPT period, these students will be required to return to their home countries. With the H1B visa eliminated, there will be no opportunity to apply for a Green Card. Additionally, OPT status will not provide a pathway to Green Card applications.
This policy means students unable to secure admission to top-tier universities should prepare to stay in the USA for only six years post-graduation, after which they must return to their native countries. For such students, settling in the USA after studying there will remain an unfulfilled dream.
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